The AFL advises that the Match Review of the Round 15 Saturday games have been completed. Three charges were laid and there were two incidents that required a detailed explanation.
Charges laid:
Tom Stewart, Geelong Cats, has been charged with Rough Conduct against Dion Prestia, Richmond, during the first quarter of the Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and Richmond played at the MCG on Saturday, June 25, 2022.
In summary, the player has been referred directly to the Tribunal and cannot accept an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct, Severe Impact, High Contact. The incident was classified as a direct referral to the Tribunal and the player cannot accept an early plea.
Jeremy Cameron, Geelong Cats, has been charged with Wrestling Marlion Pickett, Richmond, during the second quarter of the Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and Richmond played at the MCG on Saturday, June 25, 2022.
In summary, the player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for Wrestling is a $1500 sanction. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.
Marlion Pickett, Richmond, has been charged with Wrestling Jeremy Cameron, Geelong Cats, during the second quarter of the Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and Richmond played at the MCG on Saturday, June 25, 2022.
In summary, the player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for Wrestling is a $1500 sanction. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.
Incidents explained:
The incident involving Fremantle's Nat Fyfe and Umpire O'Gorman from the third quarter of Saturday's match between Carlton and Fremantle was assessed. As players gather on the wing after the three-quarter time siren, Fyfe is pushed from behind by Carlton's Matthew Cottrell and makes contact with Umpire O'Gorman. It was the view of the MRO that Fyfe's actions did not constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.
The incident involving St Kilda's Zak Jones and the Sydney Swans' Luke Parker from the first quarter of Saturday's match between the Sydney Swans and St Kilda was assessed. Parker is running forward, gathers and handballs the football as he is tackled from behind by St Kilda's Seb Ross, and collides with Jones, who is in a near stationary position and turns to brace for contact. It was the view of the MRO that Jones' actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances. No further action was taken.
